HOW TO GROW WATERCRESS: THE MOST NUTRIENT DENSE FOOD ON THE PLANET!

Watercress is a sun and water loving perennial plant.

Light Requirements –  Plant watercress in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each
day.

Soil –  Grow watercress in rich organic soil. Before sowing, apply   compost  generously to a depth of 6
to 8 inches. If growing watercress in containers, use a soilless mix with peat and perlite.

Watering – The biggest challenge to growing watercress is ensuring the media never dries out and is
always wet moist.

Fertilizer –  If you amended your soil prior to sowing, watercress shouldn’t need much additional
fertilization. However, if leaves are dark green, stunted, scotched, or yellowing, use a balanced booster
like compost tea.

Propagate – Watercress is easy to propagate. Simply take cuttings and poke into damp soil. Roots will
grow in no time at all.

Harvest –  Watercress tastes best when before it has begun to flower. Take cuttings when plants are 6
inches tall and bear dime-sized leaves. Leave 4 inches of growth and watercress will give you
continual harvests.

Storage –  Watercress is fairly delicate and will keep in the fridge for up to two days. Ensure nothing
goes to waste by only taking cuttings you plan to eat that day.

HOW TO GROW WATERCRESS: THE MOST NUTRIENT DENSE FOOD ON THE PLANET!

Watercress is a sun and water loving perennial plant.

Light Requirements –  Plant watercress in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each
day.

Soil –  Grow watercress in rich organic soil. Before sowing, apply   compost  generously to a depth of 6
to 8 inches. If growing watercress in containers, use a soilless mix with peat and perlite.

Watering – The biggest challenge to growing watercress is ensuring the media never dries out and is
always wet moist.

Fertilizer –  If you amended your soil prior to sowing, watercress shouldn’t need much additional
fertilization. However, if leaves are dark green, stunted, scotched, or yellowing, use a balanced booster
like compost tea.

Propagate – Watercress is easy to propagate. Simply take cuttings and poke into damp soil. Roots will
grow in no time at all.

Harvest –  Watercress tastes best when before it has begun to flower. Take cuttings when plants are 6
inches tall and bear dime-sized leaves. Leave 4 inches of growth and watercress will give you
continual harvests.

Storage –  Watercress is fairly delicate and will keep in the fridge for up to two days. Ensure nothing
goes to waste by only taking cuttings you plan to eat that day.